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Reform, or repeat monk scandals
Editorial, Published on 27/10/2024
» A senior monk promoting what is alleged to be a pyramid scheme disguised as an online direct sales company reveals just how far the clergy has strayed from Buddha's teachings.
Time to end impunity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/08/2024
» Gen Prawit "Uncle Pom" Wongsuwon has again attracted unwanted media attention, this time for slapping the head of a female reporter.
The general's watches
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/04/2024
» The latest assets declaration report of former deputy prime minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon -- an ex-junta "big brother" -- released by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) reminds us of his notorious watch saga and how the anti-graft agency failed the public in clearing the controversy.
Justice in the shadows
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/06/2023
» The Election Commission (EC) has started to endorse elected MPs this week. According to the political calendar, they will have to declare their wealth and assets to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Time to end watch saga
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/04/2023
» Even after five years, the expensive wristwatches that Gen Prawit Wongsuwon claimed were borrowed from his friend continue to haunt the deputy prime minister's political career, as well as the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
NACC must explain
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/10/2021
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is facing questions about its handling of a probe involving a public figure close to the powers-that-be.
Clock ticking for NACC
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/09/2021
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has no reason to stall the Administrative Court's order for it to release details about its probe into the luxury watches case involving Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon.
MP's assets need scrutiny
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/04/2021
» With the mysterious disappearance of 10-billion-baht of debt from the asset list of Deputy Transport Minister Weerasak Wangsuphakijkosol, a Bhumjaithai Party list MP, and his wife Yolada, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is left facing a major dilemma -- how to improve transparency among politicians.
Stand firm on coup crisis
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/04/2021
» Tomorrow, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will gather in Jakarta for a summit to discuss the crisis in Myanmar while the world watches on anxiously.
No excuse to stay idle
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/02/2021
» As the Move Forward Party (MFP) takes the bold step to seek an amendment to Section 112 of the Criminal Code, otherwise known as the lese majeste law, the ball is now in parliament's court.